Calamar vs. Calamari
Calamarnoun
(dated) A squid.
Calamarnoun
A cephalopod, belonging to the genus Loligo and related genera. There are many species. They have a sack of inklike fluid which they discharge from the siphon tube, when pursued or alarmed, in order to confuse their enemies. Their shell is a thin horny plate, within the flesh of the back, shaped very much like a quill pen. In America they are called squids. See Squid.
Calamarinoun
squid as food, especially cooked in the form of calamari rings
Calamarinoun
squid, the mollusk, in general
Calamarinoun
(Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food
Calamari Illustrations
